Chifley College Shalvey Campus vs Coomealla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 808 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chifley College Shalvey Campus
Shalvey · Government high school · 7-10
391 students · ICSEA 828
Coomealla High School
Dareton · Government high school · 7-12
190 students · ICSEA 826
| Measure | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey NSW | Coomealla High School Dareton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #518 of 539 | #526 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1408 of 1,472 | #1425 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 391 | 190 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 190 | 87 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 826 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 33.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 42% |
| Suburb | Shalvey 2770 | Dareton 2717 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Wentworth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | shalvey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | coomealla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 18.4).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has the higher ICSEA (828 vs 826), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coomealla High School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 9.1).
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus is the larger school with 391 students compared with 190.
- •Chifley College Shalvey Campus has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chifley College Shalvey Campus better than Coomealla High School?
On the Success Index, Chifley College Shalvey Campus ranks higher (20.3 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Coomealla High School?
About 808 km in a straight line, between Shalvey and Dareton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coomealla High School has 5.7.
How do Chifley College Shalvey Campus and Coomealla High School rank in NSW?
Chifley College Shalvey Campus is 518th of 539 and Coomealla High School is 526th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.